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N-Methylacetamide

Also known as: Acetylmethylamine, Acetamide, N-methyl-, N-Acetylmethylamine, Methylacetamide, NMA, dimethylcarboxamide, Acetamide, methyl, Monomethylacetamide, N-Methyl acetamide, N-Acetyl-N-methylamine, ACETMETHYLAMIDE, ACETIC ACID METHYLAMIDE, N-Methyl-acetamide

N-Methylacetamide (CAS 79-16-3) is a compound in the Organic Bases category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H7NO and a molecular weight of 73.094 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 26-28 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 125.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 46.2±11.9 °C. GHS signal word: Danger. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
79-16-3
Jingsj CID
J-1099225-8
Molecular Formula
C3H7NO
Molecular Weight
73.094 g/mol
Category
Organic Bases
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point26-28 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point125.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point46.2±11.9 °C
Exact Mass73.052765
PSA29.10000
LogP-0.09
Vapor Pressure5.8±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.410
Additional Propertysoluble

GHS Safety & Compliance

Health HazardSignal word: Danger

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2942000000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of N-Methylacetamide?

The CAS number of N-Methylacetamide is 79-16-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Methylacetamide?

N-Methylacetamide has molecular formula C3H7NO and molecular weight 73.094 g/mol.

Is N-Methylacetamide hazardous?

N-Methylacetamide has GHS signal word Danger.

What are the upstream and downstream products of N-Methylacetamide?

For N-Methylacetamide, Upstream Products: acetic acid, Acetoxime, Trimethylamine; Downstream Products: 2-Fluoropyridine, N-Vinyl-N-methylacetamide, N-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "N-Methylacetamide (CAS 79-16-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1099225-8 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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